Medical Assistant (MA) - Cardiovascular - Full Time

Kingman Regional Medical Center • Kingman, AZ

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About The Position

All KHI employees are expected to perform their respective tasks and duties in such a way that supports KHI’s vision of providing the region’s best clinical care and patient service through an environment that fosters respect for others and pride in performance.

Requirements

• High School diploma or Equivalent
• BLS through the American Heart Association
• DPS Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Must meet one of the following criteria: Has attended an approved medical assistant training program, or has completed an unapproved training program and successfully passes the medical assistant examination administered by a certifying organization accredited by either the National Commission for Certifying Agencies or the American National Standards Institute
• Was directly supervised by the same physician, physician group, or physician assistant for a minimum of 2000 hours prior to February 2000
• Has completed a medical services training program of the Armed Forces of the United States
• Ability to communicate effectively with others
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks, to maintain attention to detail
• Knowledge of and ability to use computer hardware and software applications
• Ability to recognize and respond appropriately to urgent/emergent situations per protocol
• Knowledge of and ability to implement direct care, newborn through geriatric
• Knowledge of and ability to use basic medical terminology

Nice To Haves

• One to two years’ experience as a medical assistant in a clinical outpatient setting

Responsibilities

• Responsible for patient care under the direct supervision (in the office suite or exam room) of a Physician, Physician Assistant, or Nurse Practitioner
• Responsible for maintaining all applicable KHI Policies and Procedures
• Escorts patient to exam room and prepares patient for exam including vital stats, history and reason for seeking care
• Cross trains in data entry, balancing of accounts, charges fees and collect payments due
• Schedules/confirms appointments
• Maintains and facilitates communication between patients, family and clinical staff
• Reports as necessary to Public Health at direction of provider
• Maintains work area including exam rooms, supplies, medication and immunizations
• Performs CLIA waived lab tests and obtains specimens
• Performs proficiency testing and runs controls for waived tests
• May perform venipuncture
• Participates in clinical division meetings

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees